Course Information

Studying abroad can be a more meaningful and invigorating learning experience than at home—both inside and outside of the classroom. You may be more curious and alert than you usually are so use this heightened energy to enhance your studies as well as your cultural and geographical explorations. You may also encounter different teaching styles and course processes; be prepared to adapt and to learn.

Academics

USAC's partnership with Massey University provides you with a wide array of academic options at the undergraduate and graduate level. You will take regular university classes alongside local students. Qualified students also have the opportunity to enroll in a credit-bearing internship in the field of communication and media. Massey University is AACSB accredited.Courses are subject to availability and approval of prerequisites which are determined by Massey University.

Fields of Study at Massey University:

College of Creative Arts

Art and Design Studies

Creative Media Production

Fashion Design

Fine Arts

Industrial Design

Photography

Spatial Design

Textile Design

Visual and Material Culture

Visual Communication Design

College of Health

Food Technology*

Genetics

Health

Health Sciences

Human Development

Medical Laboratory Science

Nutritional Science*

Physiology

Social Policy

Social Work

Speech and Language Therapy

Sport and Exercise Science*

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Chinese

Classical Studies

Defense and Strategic Studies

Development Studies

English

Geography

History

Humanities Social Sciences

Linguistics

Maori Studies

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Religious Studies

Social Anthropology

Sociology

Spanish

College of Sciences

Agricultural Engineering

Agronomy

Animal Science

Biochemistry

Biology

Building and Construction

Chemistry

Computer Science*

Earth Science

Ecology

Electronics and Info Engineering

Engineering

Environmental Science

Equine Science

Horticulture

Information Technology*

Mathematics*

Mechatronics and Automation Engineering

Nanoscience

Natural Resource Management

Natural Sciences

Physics

Plant Biology

Plant Health

Process Engineering

Resource and Environmental Planning

Soil Science

Statistics*

Zoology

Massey Business School

Accounting*

Agribusiness

Aviation Studies

Business

Business Law

Communication and Journalism*

Economics*

Finance*

Human Resource Management*

Information Systems

Logistics and Supply Chain Management*

Management*

Marketing

Media Studies

Property Studies

Retail

* = graduate-level coursework available

Internships

Massey offers credit-bearing internships in the fields of communications, media studies, and journalism. Application for these internships is restricted to seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher who are majoring in communications, public relations, advertising, media studies or a related field.

Course Descriptions

To obtain course syllabi, click on the link(s) below and follow the prompts to specific course information. Please contact the USAC Student Information department if you have difficulty finding the information.